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by Wendy Green
Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: general
Topic: Medication Causing Pain and Constipation
Replies: 1
Views: 1810

Re: Medication Causing Pain and Constipation

Hi, You don't mention what type of chronic pain you have, but I know from my own experience and from the latest research, that pain killers aren't always effective - especially in the long-term. And, as you've found from your own experience, they can cause undesirable side effects. - such as constip...
by Wendy Green
Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:39 pm
Forum: constipation & diarrhoea
Topic: Constipation
Replies: 1
Views: 1690

Re: Constipation

Hi, When it comes to going to the loo there's no such thing as 'normal' as the number of bowel movements varies from one person to another. One person may usually go three times a day, while another may only go three times a week and that may be normal for them. However, if you've noticed you're goi...
by Wendy Green
Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:19 pm
Forum: constipation & diarrhoea
Topic: Constipation
Replies: 1
Views: 2489

Re: Constipation

Hi, Unfortunately constipation is a common side-effect of vitamin D supplementation. As you've been diagnosed with a deficiency, it's obviously important that you continue taking vitamin D. I know you're taking a fibre gel, but as you're especially prone to constipation you may still need to increas...
by Wendy Green
Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:44 pm
Forum: IBS
Topic: Crohn’s disease & IBS
Replies: 1
Views: 1696

Re: Crohn’s disease & IBS

Hi, You don't state what your specific symptoms are, but Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis both share similar symptoms - diarrhoea, stomach aches and cramps, blood in your poo, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss. If you have one or more of these symptoms you really need to see your GP. If the...
by Wendy Green
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:00 pm
Forum: IBS
Topic: IBS-C
Replies: 1
Views: 1607

Re: IBS-C

Hi Mark, First of all, I think you'd benefit from tweaking your diet to include more fibre and liquids as I explained in this post: https://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1015&t=22790#p43207 Also, you seem to be taking a lot of different medicines and I wonder if you have re...
by Wendy Green
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:36 pm
Forum: IBS
Topic: help
Replies: 3
Views: 2064

Re: help

Hi, Although IBS can be an inherited condition and triggers vary from person to person, common ones include diet, stress and anxiety, gut bacteria imbalances and some medications. When it comes to diet you may benefit from eating more of certain foods while avoiding others. If your main symptom is d...
by Wendy Green
Thu Oct 15, 2015 9:26 pm
Forum: general mental health questions
Topic: sertraline
Replies: 1
Views: 1890

Re: sertraline

Hi, Sertraline (Lustral) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs increase serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is a brain chemical linked to mood and is often known as the 'happy hormone' - hence SSRIs are used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. According to the manufac...
by Wendy Green
Wed Oct 14, 2015 8:06 pm
Forum: stress & anxiety
Topic: Not sure if it's just my anxiety
Replies: 3
Views: 2223

Re: Not sure if it's just my anxiety

Hi, As well as trying a different medication (though I agree with Dr. Webberley - anti-depressants are not a long-term solution) and talking therapies, I would suggest that you try improving your diet and lifestyle to see if this helps with your depression and anxiety. These are the areas I suggest ...
by Wendy Green
Wed Oct 14, 2015 7:19 pm
Forum: stress & anxiety
Topic: Balance
Replies: 3
Views: 2089

Re: Balance

Hi, Any parent of a child with serious food allergies would feel very anxious - especially at first when you're having to get to grips with the diagnosis and its implications. You say that fear of what might happen is controlling you - I think learning as much as possible about the reality of your d...
by Wendy Green
Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:15 pm
Forum: general mental health questions
Topic: What is it with me?
Replies: 4
Views: 2052

Re: What is it with me?

HI, Further to my response to your post yesterday - you might find my book '50 Things You Can Do Today to Boost Your Self-Esteem ' helpful. Here is the link http://amzn.to/1K4wkoD It's full of effective tips and techniques to help you raise your self-esteem - including accepting yourself as you are,...
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